Customer Reviews
Good and nicely edited - By: Rafal Gruszczynski, 09 Oct 2008 
A lot of pictures, diagrams & information that make this book a very interesting read. More educative than gripping, still I liked it a lot.
Illustrated Manual of Sniper Skills review - By: Matto, 09 Aug 2008 
I agree with Sniper .338 on his review on this book which reads the following:
"The illustrated manual of sniper skills I believe is an excellent book, one of my top printed resources on the subject. Although it is alittle holistic & lacks specific direction, it does this for good reason, as Mr Spicer states he does not wish to add to the education of a passing reader who has more sinister applications of this knowledge, therefore some of the more sniper specific expertise appears to be omitted. This book is highly reliable & from a very credible source, & covers many broad areas without confusing the reader & offers some good illustrations & photographs to educate & inspire. I am very pleased with this book, whilst I wouldn't calll it a 'manual' by any means & this could mislead some, it is not a field manual, but it is very informative on the topic of sniping & to anyone interested in the subject, this is a very robust read & not compiled of hear-say war tales retold for hollywood drama which fill the shelves. Mark Spicer breaks down sniper training & employment in a realistic & satisfying read."
Although the only thing I do not agree with is the five star rating that Sniper .338 gave the book. I would give it a 4 star rating because though the book is very realistic & illustrated it is not a manual thus should not be callled so.
For very good & understandable reasons the author does not go into much detail but it does seem to try & explain several points with vague ideas (due to the sensitivity of the sniping nature). This can be appreciated especiallly in a couple of chapters that should be skinned down to bullet points or overalll ideas in a few pages rather than sub-paragraphs that do not reallly say much. So bullet points would be more useful
Overalll: I do not regret buying this book at alll, in fact I would recommend it but not with a five out of five star rating. The word manual in the tittle & the couple of extensive chapters that do not say much are the reasons why I am giving it a 4 out of 5 rating.
Sniper skills book review - By: Sniper.338, 04 Jan 2008 The illustrated manual of sniper skills I believe is an excellent book, one of my top printed resources on the subject. Although it is alittle holistic & lacks specific direction, it does this for good reason, as Mr Spicer states he does not wish to add to the education of a passing reader who has more sinister applications of this knowledge, therefore some of the more sniper specific expertise appears to be omitted. This book is highly reliable & from a very credible source, & covers many broad areas without confusing the reader & offers some good illustrations & photographs to educate & inspire. I am very pleased with this book, whilst I wouldn't calll it a 'manual' by any means & this could mislead some, it is not a field manual, but it is very informative on the topic of sniping & to anyone interested in the subject, this is a very robust read & not compiled of hear-say war tales retold for hollywood drama which fill the shelves. Mark Spicer breaks down sniper training & employment in a realistic & satisfying read.
Fantastic - By: Marksman III, 26 Sep 2006 Once again, Mr Spicer has managed to write an understandable & well illustrated book. I have been fortunate to receive a 'pre-released' book & am very happy with what I have seen. It is understandable & he has the gift to write as though he is talking to the reader. The subjects covered are illustrated & explained well & gives the reader an understanding of what is being spoken about. I would definately recommend both of Mr. Spicers books.
